The Virginia Police Benevolent Association gave its endorsement to Democrat Abigail Spanberger over her Republican rival, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. The PBA’s endorsement wasn’t partisan, as it also said it would support Republican John Reid for lieutenant governor and Republican Jason Miyares for attorney general.

This story was originally reported by Mel Leonor Barclay of The 19th. During a recent campaign stop in central Virginia on a sweltering afternoon, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger drew the most energized reaction from the crowd after telling the audience that aside from tackling the high cost of living,